Original research
by
Parent, Stephanie et al
Release Date
2023
Geography
Canada
Language of Resource
English and French
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
This study characterized opioid-related mortality in KFL&A, to enhance understanding of opioid overdoses in these smaller communities.
Findings/Key points
Specific characteristics such as incarceration, using alone and not using opioid substitution therapy were represented in our sample of people who died of an opioid overdose in the KFL&A region. A robust approach to decreasing opioid-related harm integrating telehealth, technology and progressive policies including providing a safe supply would assist in supporting people who use opioids and in preventing deaths.
Français : https://www.canada.ca/fr/sante-publique/services/rapports-publications/…
Design/methods
Analyzed opioid-related deaths that occurred in the KFL&A region between May 2017 and June 2021 (n=135)
Keywords
Small/medium cities
Overdose
Mortality
